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Veterinary Assistant

PAW Health-24 Hour Animal Care Center

Veterinary Assistant

National
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    PAW Health Network is a 24-Hour Animal Care Center that provides an array of diverse services offered to the community. These services include the following: Walk- Ins, Routine Care, Emergency Care, Urgent Care, and Massage Therapy. We have numerous relationships with local organizations that we are extremely active in. As PAW becomes more involved in providing care to the community our need for more Medical Support Staff continues to grow. The culture at PAW Health Network is loyal, laid back, enjoyable, and supportive of one another. If you are looking to begin your career in an environment where you are valued while leading the industry with your care team then please apply. PAW offers wage and compensation packages competitive with any other health service industry. We promote work-life balance. Because your overall health matters to us, your employee benefits include the following: • Health insurance package including Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage: Full-time • Professional stipend for license dues, continuing education, and professional memberships • Uniform reimbursement • Pet insurance for employee-owned pets • Employee discount for all employee-owned pets • Individual wellness supported by in-house catered meals and corporate gym membership • Integration process to promote professional development • Growth opportunities Responsibilities: Medical Support Staff are synonymous with the traditional title of veterinary assistant. Which is unlicensed personnel who assists the entire team in the care of our patients and their caregivers. They interface with caregiver support staff for caregiver coordination for initial assessments, facilitate efficient examinations of patients, and perform tasks as requested by the technical staff and veterinarians. • Effective collaborative communications with caregivers and coworkers  • Assist Caregiver Support Staff with their principle duties and responsibilities including but not limited to phone calls, caregiver data, database management, processing, and accounts receivable  • Provide immediate support to the entire Medical and Caregiver Support Teams. • Assist incoming patients based on urgency of care and available resources  • Read, interpret and assist with the implementation of written medical treatments  • Ability to think and adapt quickly to changing conditions  • Organized and able to monitor multiple activities at once  • Able to follow direction, but function independently  • Understand hospital logistics to maintain efficiency and reduce costs  • Be a resource for inventory control, to aid in loss prevention. Qualifications: PAW believes in ongoing education of staff to encourage ongoing growth. Education and Experience • High School Degree or equivalent. • Currently enrolled in veterinary sciences or pre-vet program Constructive Exchange • Has the ability to solicit, process and integrate inputs and ideas from peers and executives. Recognizes areas of conflict or disagreement and deals with them through open and honest dialogue. Effectively provides feedback. Computer Skills • Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers, practice management software and standard work/spreadsheet software. Must be able to utilize or learn scheduling modules/software. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations • None required for this position. Compensation: $14 hourly based on experience

    • Medical Support Staff are synonymous with the traditional title of veterinary assistant. Which is unlicensed personnel who assists the entire team in the care of our patients and their caregivers. They interface with caregiver support staff for caregiver coordination for initial assessments, facilitate efficient examinations of patients, and perform tasks as requested by the technical staff and veterinarians. • Effective collaborative communications with caregivers and coworkers  • Assist Caregiver Support Staff with their principle duties and responsibilities including but not limited to phone calls, caregiver data, database management, processing, and accounts receivable  • Provide immediate support to the entire Medical and Caregiver Support Teams. • Assist incoming patients based on urgency of care and available resources  • Read, interpret and assist with the implementation of written medical treatments  • Ability to think and adapt quickly to changing conditions  • Organized and able to monitor multiple activities at once  • Able to follow direction, but function independently  • Understand hospital logistics to maintain efficiency and reduce costs  • Be a resource for inventory control, to aid in loss prevention.